Positive Thinking Thursday--It's 72 degrees and a Beautiful Butterfly!

Today has been a beautiful day and only makes me think that "spring" is finally here! It's 72 degrees out side...the sun is shining at 6:30pm and I have my windows open! Woo!! So I am linking up with Mrs. Laffin's Laughings forPositive Thinking Thursday

My positive thoughts for today....

30 something days left I think :) we can do it!!! Even thought my kids have checked out..and somedays I have even checked out...I just have to remember to Keep Calm and get through the rest of May and June until Summer! 


Check this out...our 5th grade science class was keeping a moth in a clear plastic container to see if it would hatch into a butterfly and just the other day it did!! Isn't it absolutely beautiful!?!?

I don't think we figured out what kind of butterfly it is yet..if you are a butterfly expert and know what kind..let me know so I can tell my students!!!

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fun happenings-SLANTbox, StitchFix, Teacher Appreciation!

There are a lot of fun things that have happened so far this week! 

First I am participating in SLANTbox with Jameson from Lessons with Coffee for the first time!! I am paired up with two amazing teachers Erin over at A Piece of the Apple and Mandee over at Mrs. Ashline's 4th Grade 

SLANT means Sending Love Across the Nation to Teachers. I LOVE this idea and the fact that I am obsessed with all these boxes lately :) Here are the rules from Jameson's Blog: 
Definitely join in the fun for JUNE!


Speaking of boxes...guess what showed up on my doorstep on Tuesday?!?!

STITCH FIX....the best mail in the world. It was waiting at my front door when I got home from chaperoning JV softball.  What a pretty package! 

In case you didn't read my first review found here

 


 Your stylist will send you a little note to tell you why they chose the pieces they did for your fix.

Your stylist will send you these style cards that match with the pieces sent. A great idea for those that struggle with matching signature pieces and mixing up textures and colors. 

 Here were all of my pieces :) Love the colors...was not a fan of most in my fix...hopefully my stylist and I will get on the same page soon! I am keeping a positive mind since it was only my second fix. 

 First I tried on the necklace. Love the idea of the statement necklace,,,but I usually like gold toned necklaces...so back it went. 


Check out what you can get in your fix here!

 This piece was very form fitting and I do not like that as much as a loose tunic or blouse. It was also a little pricy for what you got. So I didn't keep this either.


I also tried on a peplum tank top..I don't even have a picture because it was not good! It was a crop top peplum...hmm. Interesting and was definitely not flattering like I thought it would be! I was excited when I saw I was getting a peplum top..but disappointed once I saw it out of the box. 

I kept asking for dresses in my fix so I was glad when I saw that I had two! I LOVED One and HATED the other...can you guess which one I LOVED?!

If you guess the one in the RIGHT you are correct. The MAXI was really flattering on and even though it is low cut..I can wear a tank top under it for school. 

The one on the left...was a bright blue color (better picture if you scroll back up) this is an eyelet dress. I was not a fan..the eyelet hanging over the edge of the dress made is seem unfinished and I just did not like the plastic looking belt that went a long with it. 

I did write really specific feedback this time in all the note sections at checkout. I am hoping with my feedback and my more detailed style profile my next fix will be spot on! For those of you trying out stitch fix..make sure you are as specific as you can be about what you like and don't like!!
So you win some and you lose some...I only kept the black and white striped maxi dress...I know what you are all thinking...but a girl can never have too many maxis! Especially heading into spring and summer!! Even though I kept only one piece...I still think Stitch Fix is fun and exciting. Everyone should check it out at least once! Click here to find out more about stitch fix!

I scheduled to receive my fixes every 2-3 weeks..so my next delivery is May 27th!! I can't wait because this is right after my sister's wedding!! Perfect just in time for JUNE. 


Also...as you all know it is Teacher Appreciation week. I just have to give a shout out to our Elementary PTC and to our principal who is definitely making this week special!


We had icecream sundaes today with our lunch and Friday we will have a special luncheon. Thank you for all the love this week :)






















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Five for Friday--It's May!

Wow--April just flew by!! I can't believe it is already May. ANDDD it's finally FRIDAY :) Time to link up with Doodle Bugs Teaching for FIVE FOR FRIDAY!

What a crazy week it has been!!

Phew we made it through three days of NYS Math state testing. My kids were definitely glad for it to be over today (as was I)!!! I was so proud of them for working so hard even though the math problems for them, were very difficult. I was proud of the effort they put forth. It was a stressful week..I had an eye twitch all week haha (lasted for 3 days...ironic).

I can't believe it is already MAY. This month is going to be very exciting for me :) This weekend I am home in Rochester and I have a really good friend's baby shower!! I also have another friend's birthday in 2 weeks and most importantly..my sister is getting married May 24!!! (22 days from now...but who is counting!)

This week has been a big week for me in the blogging world...I started my TPT store!!! Yes, I have had an account since last summer...and No...I haven't done anything with it until now. But that is all about to change. I cannot wait to get all my products onto my TPT account for all of you to see!!! I hope you enjoy :) I would appreciate it if you followed my store! Thank youuu. May---you are off to a great start :)

Stitch Fix...my new favorite phrase. My Fix #2 is coming in the mail on Tuesday!! Yayyyy Can't wait to blog about that. But this week...I finally got my Glossy Box for April. This is just like Birch Box or any other box...they send you 5 sample items, usually cosmetic, that you can try! I just love getting packages in the mail.


So the box comes in the mail like the picture of the left. I love seeing this pink and brown box on my doorstep!! It is definitely not as exciting as a turquoise label ...but it's still good!

So there is a box inside the shipping box. It is pretty in pink and tied with a nice bow.


Inside the pink box is the information card of all 5 sample products.

Don't forget to check out my OOTD page :)

Thursday--Positive Thoughts and Exciting News!

So it's Thursday...which means it's almost Friday. Time to link up again with Mrs. Lauffin's Laughings for Positive Thinking Thursday

let me start off by saying that it has been a really long week...I am going to have to blame state testing for this one! BUT..tomorrow is the last day (positive thinking!!!)

I have this poster hanging in my classroom...thank you to ..........
"Fair isn't everyone getting the same thing...fair is everyone getting what they need in order to be successful." Being a Learning Support Teacher...I find this to be the foundation for everything I do in my classroom. I work with students who struggle...but they are struggle in different ways and for different reasons.

Okay so I have some SUPER BIG NEWS that I am really excited to share. I have FINALLY started my TPT store!!! Please please check it out!! I do not have a lot on there...but it's a start and it makes me SMILE :) 
My Products Listings....4 tiems!!! wooo

 So I am asking all of YOU...any suggestions as I start this new TPT journey?! HELPPP :)